HINDUISM: The world's third largest religion. Religions of the world Menu Sponsored link.
Overview: Hinduism differs from Christianity and other monotheistic religions in that it does not have: Himalayan Academy. Hindu Basics. Our beliefs determine our thoughts and attitudes about life, which in turn direct our actions.
By our actions, we create our destiny. Beliefs about sacred matters--God, soul and cosmos--are essential to one's approach to life. Hindus believe many diverse things, but there are a few bedrock concepts on which most Hindus concur. The following nine beliefs, though not exhaustive, offer a simple summary of Hindu spirituality. Hindus believe in a one, all-pervasive Supreme Being who is both immanent and transcendent, both Creator and Unmanifest Reality.